A Sequel

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It was a few days after the sinking of the ferry, the "Patrick Morris," and the little fishing vessel whose men the captain of the ferry-boat had tried to rescue. Two Christian men, their hearts full of sympathy for the bereaved families, went to Newfoundland to visit them. The missing men were all from one small village, and almost every home there was in deep sorrow.
From one family three men had been taken—the father, a son, and a son-in-law. At this home the visiting Christians were cordially welcomed and their comforting words were gladly received. One son, by the mercy of God, had been saved from drowning as he clutched and hung onto a piece of the wrecked boat. He said that, as he was being swept along by the rushing waves, he heard his brother who later was found drowned, cry out: "Oh God, save me."
The lad had been unable to reach his brother to help him. Now he was sadly distressed about his brother's eternal destiny. He questioned: Could he have cried to God in vain? Or, he asked, as tears rolled down his cheeks, Would God have heard him and taken him to Heaven?
How thankfully the Christians turned to God's own Word for answers! Romans 10:1313For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. (Romans 10:13) was read: "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."
The grieving boy was told that God never rejects any who call on HIM in 'truth. The case of the dying thief was cited: Did he not, when facing death, turn in faith to the Lord Jesus? From the Savior's own lips he received the promise: "This day shalt thou be with Me in paradise."
It is from that same Savior that we have the assurance that "Him that cometh to Me, I will in no wise cast out." John 6:3737All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37).
These scriptures were eagerly received into the hearts of this bereaved family. However, the speaker earnestly reminded his hearers that they might not have an eleventh hour. God's time is NOW!
"For He saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation." 2 Cor. 6:22(For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succored thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) (2 Corinthians 6:2).
Friend, are you not saved? There are those who would willingly give their lives to rescue you from the eternal doom now awaiting you. Out of Christ, you can't escape hell. In Christ, a blest eternity with Him will be yours. We plead with you, receive HIM NOW.